Speaker: I. Qoraboyev, Ph.D. in International Law, Associate Professor, Head of the Center for Global and Regional Governance (CEGREG)

The return of Donald Trump to the global political stage has reignited debates not only about U.S. domestic policy, but also about how the world interacts with America — and how America responds in turn.

In this lecture, Dr. Qoraboyev will offer a sharp and layered analysis of the phenomenon of “Trump 2.0” — a hybrid and dynamic blend of ideology, personal ambition, and geopolitical strategy. While Trump’s rhetoric often appears emotionally driven and revengeful, this approach masks deeper principles that shape his worldview: transactionalism, unilateralism, messianism, and a belief in American exceptionalism.

The talk will also explore the indirect but significant impact of U.S. foreign policy under Trump on regions like Central Asia. Though rarely mentioned in Washington’s headlines, the region feels the ripple effects — in aid policies, trade shifts, information dynamics, and changing power balances.

What does Trump’s worldview tell us about the future of the international order? And how should regions like Central Asia respond wisely and strategically in the era of Trumpism?